It looks like cooler weather may be on the horizon. We're not trying to rush winter but these over 90 temps with humidity zap our energy and stamina.
Kay will be packing Tuesday, Aug 31 for the Pittsburg KS show. If you'd like her to bring something special, please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com by Aug 30. With the cost of postage the money you save on shipping costs could mean an extra money for an extra item in your shopping bag.
Kay will be showing our newest block of the month at the show in Pittsburg. We'll give a hint.....it involves wool applique, Jan Patek and winter.
When Debby saw "The Big Book of Hand Embroidery" book she immediately put a copy on order. We are finalizing our order so if you'd like a copy please e-mail info@sewgracefulquilting.com. The book contains 52 projects in a variety of finishing techniques from some of our favorite designers including Gail pan, Robin Kingsley, Kathy Schmitz, Anni Downs and Lynette Anderson. 224 pages Softcover $27.99
Mr Owl is a whimsical fall small quilt. Your $17.95 kit includes the pattern, fabric for the top, wool for applique, borders, binding and backing fabric. If you'd like us to put together a thread kit containing the Valdani perle cotton Debby used to stitch the sample, let us know when you place your order.
14" x 16"
Another fun fall themed project is Grateful, Thankful and Blessed. Your $18.95 kit includes the pattern with our changes, wool for applique, fabrics for the top and binding.
Last but not least we want to share Threads that Bind's "Best of Show" kit. We found four more patterns in our warehouse so made kits. Fabrics and wools will vary from those shown but we have put together a pretty piece. The background is cotton homespun and the applique is wool. Your $30.95 kit includes the pattern, background fabric and wool. We framed ours in a 16" x 20" frame.
This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section we are featuring our last two "Hoot the Owl" kits. Kit includes pattern, background cotton, wool for applique (please note some wool may not be the exact wool we used in our sample) and backing fabric. $19.95
It's Thursday so time for news from Sew Graceful Quilting. This week the newsletter is packed with ideas for gift giving. Christmas is just around the corner. Instead of scrambling at the last minute why not buy gifts now so you can relax during the hectic season.
Our version of "Top Hat Snowman" makes us smile every time we look at it. Your $17.95 kit includes the pattern, tea towel, buttons and wool for applique. If you'd like a thread kit of the Valdani perle cotton threads we used, let us know when you place your order. What a wonderful hostess gift!
We can never have enough scissors......not sure what it is about scissors but we have to keep a pair in each stitching bag, a pair in our purse, a pair in the kitchen....you get the idea.......
We have restocked our primitive sheep, primitive cat and owl scissors. Each is $14.95 and can be ordered here https://www.sewgracefulquilting.com/
When we placed our scissors order we also ordered some needle minders. Each needle minder contains a strong magnet which will hold pins and needles securely in place. What a unique and practical gift for someone special! $9.50 each
Teapot Needle Minder - appx 1.75" x 1.25"
Sheep at Night Needle Minder - the background is a pretty navy blue - appx 1.75" x 1.25"
Nosegay Posies Needle Minder - appx 1.75" x 1.25"
Antique Sewing Machine - appx 1.75" x 1.25"
Curious Cat Needle Minder - appx 1.75" x 1.25"
Buzz Needle Minder - appx 1.75" x 1.25"
Bee Needle Minder - 1" x 1" square
Last but not least we want to share our version of Threads that Bind "Folk Art Sampler". We used a pretty homespun fabric for the background and wool for the applique. Your $19.95 kit includes the pattern, background fabric and wool. We framed ours in an 8" x 8" frame.
Frames (which include the sticky mounting board) are available for $9.95. If you'd prefer to use your own materials, the pattern is available for $15.
This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section we are featuring our last Bed of Roses kit. The kit includes the pattern, fabrics for the top and binding. Quilt finishes 75" x 85".
The quilt show in Pittsburg KS is just around the corner. The show is part of the Little Balkans Festival held every year since 1985. The quilt show is Sep 3 (9-5) and Sep 4 (9-4). For more info visit https://littlebalkansfestival.com/. Kay will be packing for the show on August 31 so please e-mail us by then if you'd like her to bring a specific item with her.
For planning purposes - Sew Graceful will be closed Saturday, Sep 4 for Labor Day weekend.
With the start of the school year we know many of you are preparing to send children and grandchildren back to school. We hope during these hectic and very warm days you're able to find some time to soothe yourself with some stitching.
The first project we want to share is a great take along to appointments project. We finished ours as a pillow but it would be equally cute finished as a small wall hanging. Your $17.95 kit for Jingle Bell Santa includes the pattern, flannel for the background, wool for applique and buttons for eyes. It finishes 10" x 10".
With Christmas just around the corner, we know many of you are looking for quick and easy projects for gift giving. Our version of "Splendor" fits the bill on both accounts. The quilt finishes 48" x 48" so is the perfect size for multiple uses......table topper, quilt for a toddler, wall hanging, lap quilt for a special loved one, picnic quilt, baby quilt....you get the idea....
Your $62.95 kit includes the pattern, fabric to make the top and the binding. We'll be happy to help you choose backing fabric.
If you're looking for a bed sized quilt, why not make the quilt four times and have a beautiful quilt ready for the spring decorating season.
"Santa Quartet" rounds out our selection of holiday projects this week. Your $19.95 kit includes the pattern (with our changes), fabric for the top and rick rack. Our piece finished 8 1/2" x 18 1/2". We mounted ours on a burlap covered frame which we found at a local craft store.
Debby stitched our sample using 12 weight Valdani perle cotton in a pretty red color. If red doesn't fit with your home decor, the project would be equally sweet stitched in any number of colors.
This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section we are featuring a book by Elizabeth Angus with several fall themed projects. The book contains 8 projects with lots of embroidered details. $14.95
The quilt show in Pittsburg KS is just around the corner. The show is part of the Little Balkans Festival held every year since 1985. The quilt show is Sep 3 (9-5) and Sep 4 (9-4). For more info visit https://littlebalkansfestival.com/. Kay will be packing for the show on August 31 so please e-mail us by then if you'd like her to bring a specific item with her.
For planning purposes - Sew Graceful will be closed Saturday, Sep 4 for Labor Day weekend.
After a rather long couple of weeks, we are getting back to normal. If you follow us on social media you probably noticed we posted news of a sudden closing on Saturday. Our mom and Darlene both came down with Covid. Fortunately both had minimal symptoms and both are feeling close to normal. Both took appropriate quarantine measures and Darlene should be back in the shop Aug 7.
The shop has been thoroughly cleaned and Debby is waiting to welcome you today.
We had so much interest in the Boo kit last week featured in our "when it's gone, it's gone" section that we did some research and were able to locate more patterns. We are taking pre-orders for kits. Your $17.95 kit includes the prestamped fabric, pattern, border fabrics, wool and buttons.
Fabrics and wool may vary from the sample but will be close matches.
The next project we want to share is one of the sweetest we've seen in a long time. Your $19.95 Warm Hearts, Cold Noses includes the pattern, background cottons, wool for applique, binding AND backing fabric. Ours finished 8" x 10".
If you'd like the sweet hanger we used, it is available for $6.95.
Our shipment of Primitive Quilts & Projects magazine arrived. The fall issue is always our favorite and this issue didn't disappoint us. Of course, we love Kay's Owl Sewing Box & Accessories project featured in the magazine.
This week for our "when it's gone, it's gone" section we are featuring Moon Dance by Cottonwood House. The kit includes the pattern, background cotton, wool for the applique and buttons for embellishment. Ours is framed but it would be equally cute finished as a wall hanging. Kit is $21.95. If you'd prefer to use your own supplies, we have patterns available for $9.
